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years of my PhD there was not even a single time that I lacked what I needed in terms of tuition. In my most desperate moments I experienced miraculous provisions. God wanted to ensure my pursuit for education was complete. He made it possible for me to complete a Post-Doctoral program in July 2014. In God’s timing, I have received his blessings. Today, I have 2 Bachelor’s degrees, 2 master’s degrees, and a PhD degree along with additional education from a post-doctoral program. All these are for His purposes and I am just honored that He has chosen me to be part of His plan for improving the living standards of the poor, which is what I do today. These accomplishments are not about me, or what I can do, but what God can do. The 7 years of striving already showed me how I can only accomplish so little by myself. God knew what He wanted for me and fulfilled His promises, beyond my expectations. All I needed to do was trust and obey, which I wish I had known right after high school. I know that He has given me all this education for His purposes and I know He has prepared me for a great mission of helping the poor. IDEA DIASPORA MAGAZINE We have amazing Opportunities for advertising your products and services. If your target audience are Africans as well as Africans in the diaspora, we are the Magazine for you... lets all connect I have learned that even when I am going through tough times God is working in my situation. He knows the big picture of where my life is heading and is always putting all the pieces in place. All I need to do at all times is align with His plan, wait for Him to move, trust that He is working, surrender everything to him, and obey him. LET’S EMBRACE OUR DIVERSITY AND OUR DIFFERENCES FOR A BETTER TOMORROW IDEA DIAPORA 34